more stats
4,770 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
1,770 ft
Altitude min
2,021 ft
Altitude max
2,019 ft
Altitude start
1,768 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
4,626 ft
Distance down
00:04:57
Avg time

Perspiration Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rochester Valley Trails
    Rochester, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11675 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351280 in Trail Running
    • #150245 in Hiking
    • #8513 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #137 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,291 in Trail Running
    • #1,558 in Hiking
    • #139 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    USFS

As part of the Velomont Trail, Perspiration is a machine built trail that connects Chittenden Brook Hut/Campground to Chitty Bang Bang and the West Branch of the Tweed River.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Machine built flow trail with a minimum width of 40"

Tags
Machine-built
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 165 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to perspiration trailhead (43.825790, -72.903830)

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      Oct 11, 2026 @ 9:13am
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      1 Review & Comments

      hans2vt hans2vt
      bottom few switchbacks need a bit better drainage.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Perspiration located?
      Perspiration is located in Rochester Valley Trails, Rochester, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Rochester Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.82579, -72.90383.
      ▼ How hard is Perspiration?
      Perspiration is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Perspiration?
      The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,770 ft to 2,021 ft.
      ▼ Is Perspiration a point to point trail?
      Perspiration is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Perspiration?
      Perspiration is 4,770 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Perspiration?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Perspiration. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Perspiration?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Perspiration are:
      • September (31 activities)
      • July (30 activities)
      • October (30 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Perspiration? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Perspiration are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Perspiration?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Perspiration. The trail is 4,770 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Perspiration?
      Perspiration is a very popular trail. There have been 428 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 564 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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